Fundraising and Event Support Volunteer (CSVA)

The Volunteer can be involved to whatever level they wish to be.

They will be part of the WSS Fundraising and Events Committee whose brief is to:

• Stimulate ideas for events from the Work Experience beneficiaries, Trustees and Volunteers
• Find suitable venues, plan, Co-ordinate and organise the event
• Co-ordinate other volunteers, liaising with appropriate staff
• Support Work Experience clients in using Eventbrite or other platforms for ticket sales.
• Liaise with Finance Officer in monitoring finances
• Plan and organise prizes and promotional materials
• Liaise with potential sponsors and businesses
• Liaise with Voluntary Sector partners

What skills do I need?

Specific Practical Roles for Events (Ad-Hoc):

• Attend events and help with practical tasks such as setting up tables and chairs, putting up gazebos. 

• Preparing and laying out food, serving food and refreshments, clearing away

• Transporting people and equipment

• Holding collecting tins at events and encouraging donations

• Manning an “Event Line” to provide information about events

• Collect and record cash payments for events

• Manning Charity event table and giving out information about the Charity or recording questions and contact details

• Manning activity stalls at events e.g. Tombola and taking payments

• Leaflet and poster distribution

Any other practical help required on the day!   

Home or other venue as appropriate